Lenses

Nature and Living Conditions

An overview of living in Russia across different regions; from the natural conditions to salaries and health care, and how specific groups operate within a political environment

Nature and Living Conditions

Society

Changing Demography

State Capitalism

Situation in Individual Economic Sectors

Role of State Companies (Energy and Natural Resources)

Structured Model of Russian Society

Stratification, hierarchy and norms

Position of non-Russian Ethnics

Institution of Family Within Russian Society

Everyday Life in Russia

Common Identity of Russians?

Role and Nature of Religion in Society

Role of Nationalism, ‘Traditional Values’ and Other Popular Ideologies

Popular Ideologies in the anti-System's Opposition

Mobilised vs Apoliticised Society

Political System

International Relations

Historical Roots

We answer popular questions

Who buys Russian gas and oil?

Who in Russia supports the war with Ukraine, and who opposes it?

What happens to protestors in Russia?

Is there political opposition to Putin?

How does military conscription work in Russia?

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